Survey

What is your age?

Are you a resident of Abbotsford?

Before this survey, were you aware that Abbotsford has 4 cemeteries? Please specify which ones you were aware of.

How often do you visit the cemeteries?

Do you plan to use one of the Abbotsford cemeteries for your end-of-life plans?

Are options missing from the current interment and memorialization offerings you would like to see at the City's cemeteries?

Do you have specific cultural or religious preferences for burial methods that the City of Abbotsford cemeteries does not currently accomodate?

Do you think it is important for cemeteries in your city to have designated sections for children?

Would you support the use of double-depth graves for unrelated individuals as a way to conserve land in cemeteries?

Green burial is a natural alternative to traditional burial methods, designed to minimize environmental impact. It avoids embalming, uses biodegradable caskets or shrouds, and supports the body’s return to the earth through natural processes. Burials typically occur in woodland or meadow-like settings without traditional headstones, preserving a natural landscape.

Would you consider green burial as an end-of-life option?

Note: Green burial is not a low-cost option. It’s a deliberate, mindful choice for those seeking a simple, low-impact approach to end-of-life arrangements.

Which amenities/features would best help you achieve your ideal end-of-life arrangements? Please select all that apply.

Would you support the City of Abbotsford considering options for allowing pet cremated remains to be interred in city cemeteries?

Would community events at the cemetery, such as candle lighting, music, All Soul’s Day, or Mother’s Day celebrations, appeal to you and your family?

How should community members be encouraged to use the cemetery? Please select all that apply.

Does the standard of cemetery care and maintenance meet your expectations?

Does the level of customer service by cemetery staff meet your expectations?

Do the City office spaces where you meet with staff to purchase a burial lot and discuss cemetery-related matters meet your expectations?

The City’s cemeteries are running out of space, and the cost of acquiring new land is high. To extend the life of our cemeteries, we are considering options like prioritizing cremated remains lots or columbaria niches instead of traditional casket lots. This approach would conserve land and help manage costs. How do you feel about this approach?